Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Maurizio Bottiroli, MD
Published July 9, 2024 | Clinics in Medical Education
Issue 1 | Volume 1 | July 2024
An interactive workshop on anesthetic management of patients with left ventricular assist devices was conducted on September 6th, 2023.
We combined online and in person teaching to curate a hybrid environment. The online component was comprised of a pretest followed by interactive modules on anesthetic specifications in non-cardiac surgery in a patient with LVAD and impella. The participants also received informative handouts outlining anesthetic specifications and management of cardiac arrest in a patient with LVAD. An in-situ simulation-based station was set up with a mannequin and two facilitators. A group of 8 participants at a time were assigned to manage a cardiac arrest in a LVAD patient in a 10-minute simulation. Our hybrid setting combined
the benefits of one-on-one teaching with the convenience and accessibility of online platforms. The in person grand rounds offered direct engagement and interactive activities with the ability to self-evaluate. The online component allowed participants to learn at their own time and pace. We plan to incorporate this curriculum in our routine didactics to train faculty and residents.
The online materials can be viewed here:

Teaching Session on non-cardiac surgery in LVAD patient
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